Under One Person: My Inner Realm Connects to All Worlds!

Chapter 150 Special Products of Mount Sumeru

Although the improvement was slight, even the slightest increase in their fundamental essence was invaluable to them. Guanyin and Maitreya exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

All the spiritual roots of heaven and earth have wondrous uses. For example, the Wind and Thunder Immortal Apricot can grant people the power of wind and thunder, and the innate gourd vine can produce gourds that can be refined into spiritual treasures.

The most famous are the peaches of immortality from the Queen Mother of the West and the ginseng fruit from the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi, which are renowned for prolonging life, but no one has ever heard of them directly enhancing the spiritual root of the script source.

If consumed in large quantities, even a pig can become a veritable immortal pig or ancestor of pigs, easily achieving the state of attaining immortality.

Mingkong seemed completely oblivious, and simply smiled gently, "Does the taste suit everyone's taste?"

September ate with her mouth full of juice, nodding repeatedly: "It's so delicious, even better than what I had at the Garden Master's place!"

Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled and nodded: "As expected of the peaches that grew in the back mountain, they are indeed extraordinary. That monkey ate the peaches for seven years, which must have made many people envious."

Maitreya, his eyes wide with a constant smile, secretly communicated with Guanyin: "You mean, where does this young monk come from?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded: "It must be that one's disciple."

Maitreya's gaze toward Mingkong grew even more amiable. The monk was well-versed in Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and his cultivation was profound. This young monk, on the other hand, followed the Buddhist lineage, clearly indicating that he was a member of the Buddhist community.

As everyone knows, none of the disciples taught by that one were bad, and Buddhism is lacking such elite disciples!
Mingkong smiled slightly: "If you all like them, I will send some more over."

Maitreya Buddha laughed heartily and patted his round belly: "Then this old monk will shamelessly accept it. If young friend Mingkong needs any help, please don't hesitate to ask!"

Mingkong clasped his hands in a respectful bow: "Thank you for your kindness, Maitreya Buddha."

Guanyin Bodhisattva thought for a moment, then took out a section of purple bamboo shoot from her radiant form and handed it to Mingkong, saying, “This purple bamboo shoot is a specialty of Mount Putuo. Although it is not as precious as the peaches of immortality, it is still a rare spiritual root. If you don’t mind, junior brother, you might as well try planting some.”

Mingkong accepted it with both hands. The purple bamboo shoot was crystal clear like jade, with a faint Buddhist light flowing around it.

He took a gentle sniff and immediately felt the coolness of the entire hall penetrate his mind. He couldn't help but exclaim, "What wonderful bamboo shoots! Thank you for your gift, Great Master!"

Seeing this, Maitreya Buddha quickly took out a golden cloth bag from his sleeve, took out three golden lotus seeds from it, and handed them to Mingkong with a smile: "Come, come, these are lotus seeds from the sixth-grade golden lotus in the Eight Treasures Merit Pool of Mount Sumeru. Don't be disgusted, young friend!"

The golden lotus in the Eight Treasures Merit Pond, isn't that the Golden Lotus of Merit?
Although it is only a sixth-grade lotus, and the lotus seeds it produces can only grow into third-grade golden lotuses, this is a merit golden lotus. Even the lowest third-grade golden lotus has innate merit and has the effect of suppressing fortune and gathering merit.

The gift from Maitreya Buddha was truly substantial. Mingkong solemnly accepted it and thanked Maitreya Buddha once again.

At the end of the banquet, Mingkong sat down with Guanyin Bodhisattva and Maitreya Buddha to discuss the Dao.

Mingkong first expounded on his own path: "The supreme and profound Dharma of emptiness illuminates the ten directions and dispels delusion. If one sees the true meaning of Bodhi, one thought will perfectly encompass the ten directions."

"Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was in the city of Rajagaha, on Mount Gijjhakuta, together with a great assembly of twelve hundred and fifty monks, and countless bodhisattvas. At that time, the World-Honored One entered into the profound Prajna Samadhi, and emitted great light that illuminated the ten directions."

"In the east there is a world called the Pure Land of Emptiness and Clarity. In that land there is a Bodhisattva named Bright Emptiness, foremost in wisdom, who has attained the tenth bhumi and possesses immeasurable skillful means, able to manifest unobstructed manifestation in all dharmas..."

Mingkong's voice was clear and melodious, each word like pearls falling onto a jade plate. A golden Buddhist light faintly emanated from his body, and there seemed to be strange phenomena such as heavenly flowers falling and golden lotuses emerging from the ground.

Guanyin Bodhisattva and Maitreya Buddha listened intently, their eyes occasionally flashing with admiration.

After Mingkong finished speaking, Guanyin Bodhisattva clasped her hands in praise and said, "Excellent! Junior Brother Mingkong's understanding of the principle of emptiness has reached a profound level. No wonder he has won that person's favor." Maitreya Buddha smiled and added, "What you have said is truly the supreme wisdom and Bodhi Dharma, enlightening the mind and seeing one's true nature. It is truly wonderful beyond words."

Mingkong smiled modestly: "You two are too kind. This humble monk has merely picked up on others' ideas and gained only a little insight."

Guanyin Bodhisattva shook her head and said, "Junior brother is too modest. I wonder what your plans are next? If it is convenient, why not come with me to Mount Putuo in the South China Sea for a visit, so that I can show you some hospitality."

Upon hearing this, Maitreya Buddha quickly said, "Young friend, if you have the time, you are welcome to visit my Mount Sumeru. My Eight Treasures Merit Pond is currently lacking someone who understands lotuses."

Mingkong pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Thank you both for your hospitality. I will definitely pay you a visit when the time is right."

After the banquet, Mingkong bid farewell to everyone, and Jiuyue reluctantly saw him off: "Great Master Mingkong, welcome to come again next time!"

Mingkong patted her head and smiled, "Okay, I'll bring you even more peaches next time."

After leaving the company, Mingkong strolled along the bustling streets, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of the world. The Lu Duan on his shoulder lazily yawned and asked, "Master, where do we go next?"

Mingkong smiled slightly: "Let's go back to the inner space first. The main body must be getting impatient."

After saying that, he flashed and disappeared into a corner of the street.

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Interior space, in the Peach Garden.

Mingkong's figure slowly emerged in the Peach Garden. A gentle breeze swept through, and peach blossoms fell all over the garden, as if a pink snow had fallen.

He looked up and saw Han Yun sitting cross-legged under the golden-veined glazed Bodhi tree, his body enveloped in a hazy, clear light.

Mingkong clasped his hands in a respectful bow and said, "Venerable One, I have fortunately fulfilled my mission and have already established a good karmic connection with Guanyin Bodhisattva and Maitreya Buddha."

As he spoke, he took out the purple bamboo shoots and the sixth-grade golden lotus seeds and presented them with both hands.

Han Yun nodded slightly, and with a flick of his sleeve, the purple bamboo shoots and lotus seeds flew into the air and landed in the earth vein spirit pool in the center of the Peach Garden.

As the powerful inner energy was injected, the purple bamboo shoots took root at the bottom of the pool and grew taller and taller, transforming into a bamboo forest filled with purple mist in the blink of an eye; while the three golden lotus seeds sank to the bottom of the pool, creating layers of golden ripples, with tender buds faintly visible breaking through the water.

"You did a good job."

"The four great Bodhisattvas of Buddhism have a deep friendship. If you get in touch with Guanyin, you will also gradually come into contact with the other three. Not to mention that Maitreya is the future Buddha and holds the position of leader of the religion."

"With connections in both the Eastern Heavenly Court and Western Buddhism, you can be safe in the world of the Non-humans."

Mingkong nodded, then suggested, "Perhaps we could let Lü Xuanzhen also visit the world of Non-Human Beings and come into contact with the Daoist sect."

Han Yun lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "No need, I have a better candidate!"

(End of this chapter)